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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport, Tri-City Regional Airport (KTRI)

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 9 Jan 4:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Unicoi TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers. High near 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Unicoi TN
 36.21°N 82.38°W (Elev. 2464 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 16, 2026
 
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